Politics
Political Alliances and Confrontations
President Trump is forging unlikely alliances with Republican senators, including Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), as he seeks breakthroughs in the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran. Meanwhile, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pressures Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for transparency.
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The Hill
The wars in Ukraine and Iran are converging like never before, with a rare direct confrontation between the two countries playing out on the Caspian Sea just days before both conflicts were front and center during White House meetings on Tuesday. The principal players are so far trying to keep the
2026-07-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has emerged as an unlikely ally for President Trump in the Senate as Trump’s relationship with Republican leadership becomes increasingly strained. Paul's unexpected transformation from a perpetual nuisance to an opportunistic friend follows the loss of Rep. Thomas Massie (R)
2026-07-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s efforts to force Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to provide more transparency about his health and fitness to serve is a chance for him to show Democrats he’s in “fighting mode” ahead of a possible presidential campaign, party strategists say. Beshear has built a reputation
2026-07-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Republicans say a budget framework passed last week by the House to enact $73 billion in new defense spending and fund reforms in the SAVE America Act is not close to ready to move in the Senate, despite President Trump’s demand that it pass before the August recess. Senate Republicans said Wednesda
2026-07-30 10:00 UTC